Fires, Floods, Snow extremes
Breaking news about Wild Land Fires & Floods and snow storms in the Boulder, Colorado area.
Firefighters respond to apartment blaze, rescue cat
Oct 21st
Boulder Fire Rescue crews responded to a fire at 2805 Sundown Lane, unit 112, at the Gold Run Condominium complex at 11:23 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20. Four engines and the ladder truck with 18 firefighters and two fire chiefs were on scene. The last engine cleared at 2 p.m.
The resident of a neighboring unit called 9-1-1 at 11:20 a.m. to report an odor of smoke and the sound of a smoke alarm in an adjacent apartment. Neighbors evacuated, and no injuries were reported to residents or firefighters.
The damaged unit was occupied by two people who were not at home at the time of the fire. The fire was contained to one unit of the multi-unit wooden structure. Damage is estimated to be approximately $50,000. The apartment is uninhabitable at this time.
One cat was rescued and resuscitated using a pet CPR mask and then transported to the Humane Society for treatment. The masks were donated to the department a couple of years ago by two young girls who sold jewelry to raise money so they could purchase and provide crews with the specialized animal equipment.
Fire Marshal David Lowrey said the fire appears to be accidental in nature.
SOURCE: City of Boulder press release
Foumile Fire meetings
Oct 6th
Boulder County, Colo. – A series of four community meetings has been scheduled to address post-fire issues and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the Fourmile Canyon wildfire which began on Sept. 6, consumed 174 residential structures, and cost $9.5 million to contain.
Working with the fire chiefs from Sugar Loaf, Sunshine, Four Mile, and Gold Hill fire protection districts, as well as the Gold Hill Town Meeting Mayor, Boulder County elected officials and staff are seeking input from the community and looking for the best ways to support residents as they move ahead in rebuilding their homes and restoring their lands after the fire.
The meetings are intended for all affected property owners and renters who are dealing with post-fire issues related to public health and safety, environmental rehabilitation, soil stabilization, road maintenance and erosion concerns.
Separate meetings are being scheduled for residents who have lost homes in the fire as county staff work with property owners to address their specific needs around direct assistance, rebuilding and permitting, water and septic, and debris management.
The four community meetings are scheduled by fire protection district:
Gold Hill: Thursday, Oct. 7, 7-9 p.m., Gold Hill Elementary School, 890 Main St.
Four Mile: Monday, Oct. 11, 7-9 p.m., Salina School House, 536 Gold Run Road
Sugar Loaf: Tuesday, Oct. 12, 7-9 p.m., Fire Station # 2, 1360 Sugarloaf Road
Sunshine: Thursday, Oct. 14, 7-9 p.m., Fire Station # 1, 311 County Road 83
Residents are invited to attend any of the meetings, but are encouraged to attend the one closest to their home to discuss issues specific to their immediate area.
For more information about the meetings, contact Garry Sanfacon at 720-564-2642 or Ryan Ludlow at 720-564-2641.
SOURCE: Boulder County press release
Boulder Rural Fire Department
Jun 23rd
Jann visits the Boulder Rural Fire Department and talks about some things the fire department is missing, then we hear from the fire Chief himself about the event and some of the big fires they’ve helped stop as well as some of the specialized equipment that use to help prevent fires.
